Download Queen Elizabeth 11 Coronation PNG. The queen discusses memories of her coronation and her father's in a new television programme. Elizabeth ii acceded to the throne at the age of 25 upon the death of her father, george vi, on 6 february 1952.

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Although queen elizabeth ii had already been serving as the head of the british royal family for 16 months, june 2, 1953 marked the day she officially the planning process for elizabeth's coronation actually began when she was only 11 years old. The ceremony took place more than a year after the king's passing as it was thought to be. On june 2, 1953, queen elizabeth ii is formally crowned monarch of the united kingdom in a lavish ceremony steeped in traditions that date back a millennium.

The queen having returned to her chair (her majesty having already on tuesday, the fourth day of november, 1952, in the presence of the two houses of parliament, made and signed the declaration prescribed by act of parliament), the archbishop standing before her shall administer the coronation.

Speaking for the first time about her coronation 65 years ago, queen elizabeth ii has revealed how uncomfortable she was riding in her golden carriage to the ceremony, and how wearing the imperial. Queen elizabeth ascended the british throne in february 1952 following the death of her father, king. The humanity and kindness of this woman, remaining true to her solemn oath. Her coronation was the first worldwide televised event.